CS-C3100 - Computer Graphics, Lecture, 13.9.2021-22.12.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Basic understanding of modern computer graphics as a whole (modeling, animation, rendering) and ability to implement a number of practical algorithms in C++.
Understanding of how the graphics processor (GPU) works. Hands-on connection to significant applications through guest lectures. Concrete uses for mathematics learned in earlier classes.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.09.2021 - 22.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jaakko Lehtinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    Content: Geometric modelling, visual simulation, shading and lighting, ray tracing, the real-time graphics pipeline, mathematical foundations of computer graphics.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

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    Programming assignments (70%), exam (25%), participation (5%).

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    40 + 20 (4 + 2).

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Lecture slides, online material.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-II

    2021-2022 Autumn I-II

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